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Confused about BWing (Probably a dumb question)
hway24
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I lurk on this board alot, and am very interested in AP, and especially bwing. We're adopting and right now I'm just trying to get info and plan things. I've found alot of info on bwing and the different kinds of carriers and things, and really want to try it. I really like the idea of bwing over using a stroller or carrying a car seat around when we're out. My question is about bwing at home. I've noticed people on here talking about it, and I guess I'm confused, partly because I don't really know what it's like to have a baby around yet. But when do you wear your baby at home? Is it basically when you're cleaining and doing things around the house? Do you continue to wear them while they're sleeping? What kind of carrier is best for at home? Sorry if these questions sound stupid, I guess maybe it will be easier to understand once I have a LO. I'm just trying to figure out all the details and decide what carriers to register for, right now I've picked out a hotslings sling carrier and an Ergo. Is this good to start with? Thanks for the info and advice!
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Re: Confused about BWing (Probably a dumb question)
BWing at home is great for getting things done as well as for a fussy or colicky LO, or a LO who has trouble napping (tiny ones will usually fall asleep in carriers). A pocket sling can be a little tricky with an infant will be great for hip carries with an older baby, a lot of people love the Ergo (I didn't use one until my girls were a few months and never loved it), and a Moby or Sleepy Wrap comes highly recommended for newborns around here.
I would suggest starting here (in fact, there's a new blog post about wrapping newborns on the main page): https://www.becomingmamas.com/babywearing-2/
Also, you might want to check out thebabywearer.com for more info.
How much you will wear at home will likely depend on the age of your baby when he/she comes home. If you have a newborn, I think nothing beats a wrap for snuggly hands free-ness - little babies want/need to be held a lot so you'll want a good carrier to do it for you ;-) I wore kiddo for naps until he was past 6 months - it was what worked for us and I enjoyed it. I also used to wear him a ton when I needed to do stuff.
Now that he's older, I mostly only wear him out or to wear him down to sleep.
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For a newborn, a wrap (either a moby wrap or a woven wrap) is ideal. I would not get the hotslings carrier for a newborn. Too hard to get the fit right and not comfortable for wearing for long periods of time. You will need the infant insert with the ergo for a newborn.
For the first several months I wore my baby constantly, including while he napped. I really didn't want him to get flat head because it seems to be some sort of epidemic around here. Plus, I enjoyed the bonding aspect (I believe in the "4th trimester"). While he was awake I would of course, let him be on the floor for periods of time to "play". As he got older, he naturally required more time on floor and now I barely ever wear him while we are at home because he's happy to crawl around and play and he now sleeps in his crib. While we are out, my carrier of choice is the ring sling (from about age 6 months).